Road Opening Licences

The Roads Section in Galway City Council deals with the issuing of Road Opening Licences.
A 'Road' includes footpath, verges and carriageway.
A Road Opening Licence is required for:

Connection to Water Main
Connection to Sewer
ESB
Telecom
Pipelaying etc.

There is a new Road Opening Licence Policy effective from 1st October 2008. This includes a revised Schedule of Fees. All fees and deposits must be paid to Galway City Council prior to the licence being granted and the City Council require a minimum of 3 weeks advance notice.

Download Road Opening Licence Policy & Application Form
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An Application form should be completed in full along with the following documents:

Relevant Permits
Ordinance Survey Map indicating the location.
A copy of Public Liability Insurance Policy
A copy of Employer Liabililty Insurance
If the proposed works restricts traffic, a traffic management plan may be required indicating the measures which will be taken to facilitate the safe flow of traffic including pedestrians.

These should be returned to:
Roads Section,
Galway City Council,
City Hall,
College Road,
Galway.

Applicants should also note:

Advance notice of 3 working days is required before the work commences.
The licensee is also required to notify the fire, ambulance, gardaí and public transport services of any proposed disruption to traffic routes.
The licensee is also responsible for the maintenance of the temporary restoration until such time as the permanent restoration is carried out.

Galway City Council, City Hall, College Road, Galway.
Open: 9am - 4pm. Phone +353 91 536400 Fax: +353 91 567493 Email: customerservice@galwaycity.ie